Urgent Question on UK's relationship with the EU: 2 February 2016

02 February 2016

Minister of State for European issues and NATO, David Lidington, responded to an Urgent Question asked by the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, in the House of Commons on the proposal for discussion of the UK’s relationship with the European Union, published by the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.

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About Urgent Questions

At times MPs may want to put an urgent question to a Minister. If a matter of public importance has arisen, which an MP believes requires an immediate answer from a government minister, they may apply to the Speaker to put forward such a question.

The relevant government department would be informed at once.

If the Speaker agrees, the question will be asked after that day’s Question Time.

Once the MP has asked the main question, they are allowed to ask a supplementary question. Other MPs will then be called to ask further questions on the same subject.

Watching proceedings from the public gallery

UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.